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Sheet Pan Carne Asada
View recipe: Sheet Pan Carne AsadaSome people love firing up the grill for carne asada. I am not those people. Maybe one day I’ll become someone who confidently works a grill, flipping steaks like a backyard BBQ pro. But for now I prefer cooking methods that feel a little more… foolproof. Enter the sheet pan. Also, today is one of…
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Salmon with Cabbage Slaw and Ginger Cashew Vinaigrette
View recipe: Salmon with Cabbage Slaw and Ginger Cashew VinaigretteThere is just something about Loro that feels like peak Austin. The smoky air, the laid back patio energy, the way everything tastes layered and intentional but still unfussy. I absolutely love it. The only problem is it is such a drive for us. A couple months ago Lou and I went there for a…
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Crunchy Chinese Chicken Salad (Trader Joe’s Meal Prep Winner)
View recipe: Crunchy Chinese Chicken Salad (Trader Joe’s Meal Prep Winner)If you know me, you know I’m picky about chicken. Texture matters. Flavor matters. If it tastes rubbery or reheated? I’m out. The only one I use for this salad is the Trader Joe’s Organic Grilled Chicken Breast with Rib Meat — the white and green bag. Not the other version. Not the dry one.…
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Fully Loaded Elote Chicken Chili (Protein-Packed + Cozy)
View recipe: Fully Loaded Elote Chicken Chili (Protein-Packed + Cozy)This is what happens when green chili meets elote street corn—in the coziest, protein-packed way possible. This Elote Chicken Chili is warm, savory, and loaded with flavor from salsa verde, fire-roasted corn, green chilis, cumin, paprika, and Everything But the Elote seasoning. Instead of making the chili itself creamy, I kept the base brothy and…
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Cozy Turkey, Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili
View recipe: Cozy Turkey, Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili(Lou-Approved, Ruby-Obsessed) I didn’t originally plan to make chili. I wanted to make chili — but with a very specific goal in mind: win over Lou, who is famously not a chili guy… but is a huge sweet potato fan. My hope was that the sweet potatoes would soften the whole situation and turn this…
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High protein spinach dip
View recipe: High protein spinach dipThere are some recipes that feel nostalgic — and spinach dip is one of them. It shows up at holidays, book clubs, girls’ nights, and random afternoons when you just want something creamy and snacky. This version keeps all the classic spinach dip flavor you love, but lightens things up with protein-rich cottage cheese and…
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How I Reset After Travel (Without Punishment, Detoxes, or Starting Over)
View recipe: How I Reset After Travel (Without Punishment, Detoxes, or Starting Over)I ate the cruise food. I ate the Disney food. I ate the road-trip snacks. And instead of spiraling or “starting over Monday,” I’m doing exactly what I’ve learned works best for me — every single time. This post is my post-travel reset plan. Not a detox. Not a cleanse. Not a punishment. Just a…
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Leftover Turkey Healing Soup
View recipe: Leftover Turkey Healing SoupThis is the soup I’m keeping in my freezer all winter long — the one you want ready to go when someone gets sick, when you need something warm and nourishing, or when you want a cozy, high-protein bowl without any effort. It’s made with leftover Thanksgiving turkey, wild rice, bone broth, veggies, and a…
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Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars
View recipe: Pecan Pie Cheesecake BarsDecadent • Crunchy • Macro-Minded • No bake If you’ve ever wanted the flavor of a full pecan pie… without committing to baking one… AND without needing a sugar-induced nap afterward… this recipe is for you. These Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars are creamy, sweet, crunchy, and decadent enough to take center stage on a Thanksgiving…











